Special Education Teacher- High School

Hamilton Township School District; Hamilton Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

NJ Pension Plan

Job summary

Hamilton Township School District is seeking a Special Education High School teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. Location is at the high school in Mercer County, NJ. Date posted: 9/10/2026.

Closing date: 10/04/2026. Candidates must hold a New Jersey Instructional Certificate and appropriate endorsements; autism experience is preferred. Salary will follow the district salary guide based on experience and degree level.

Qualifications

• New Jersey Instructional Certificate required.
• NJ Teacher of the Handicapped or Students with Disabilities endorsement required.
• Core Content Area endorsement in English, Math, or Science preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Special Education at the high school level.
• Collaborate with general and special education staff to support student needs.

Education

New Jersey Instructional Certificate

New Jersey Teacher of the Handicapped or Students with Disabilities

New Jersey Core Content Area endorsement (preferred)

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Hamilton Township School District Mercer County

Hamilton Township School District Mercer County

• Position Type:
  SPECIAL EDUCATION/ Secondary Teacher
• Date Posted:
  9/10/2026
• Location:
  High School
• Closing Date:
  10/04/2026

Special Ed Teacher High School

Requirements:

• New JerseyInstructional Certificate
  • New Jersey Teacher of the Handicapped or Students with Disabilities
  • New Jersey Teacher of a Core Content Area preferred (English, Math, Science)
• Autism experience preferred

Effective: 2026-2027School Year

• As per salary guide based on experience and earned degree level

In addition to the base salary, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package:
including medical/vision, prescription and dental insurance, and paid time off. Will be entered into the appropriate NJ Pension Program.

AA/EEO
In accordance with S-414/A-3188 (http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/S0500/414_R2.HTM ),
school districts, charter schools, nonpublic schools, and contracted service providers ("employers") are required to review the last twenty years of employment history of prospective employees to ascertain allegations of child abuse or sexual misconduct. It explicitly prohibits such employers from hiring a person serving in a position which involves regular contact with students unless the employer conducts a review of the employment history of the applicant by contacting former and current employers and requesting information regarding child abuse and sexual misconduct.
Appointed candidates are required to become a NJ resident within one year of starting the position as per P.L. 2011, c. 70. New Jersey First Act (https://www.nj.gov/labor/research-info/njfirst.shtml )

Permanent employees only.

Postings current as of 9/12/2026 11:16:41 PM CST.

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